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VU13 UEM

2013 Citroen DS4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,374 mi
Last recorded78,374 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS465,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 UEM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 78,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,653 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 73,293 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 73,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,928 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 60,576 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 60,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,516 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate deteriorated but not currently likely to be misread or fall off (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 52,025 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 45,783 miles

Front and Rear brake pads not easily visible

Rear number plate deteriorated but not currently likely to be misread or fall off

Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under tray fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 28,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 19,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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VU13 UEM is a 2013 Citroen DS4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Citroen DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 65,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU13 UEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU13 UEM registered?

VU13 UEM is a 2013 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for VU13 UEM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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